Introducing 3ds Max® 9 : 3D for beginners / Dariush Derakhshani, Randi Munn, with Jon McFarland.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Derakhshani, Dariush.

Contributor:

Munn, Randi.

McFarland, Jon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

3ds max (Computer file).

Computer animation.

Computer graphics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (554 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Introducing Three ds max nine

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software with the clear, step-by-step instructions in this easy-to-follow guide. This book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects help build your skills and a special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Contents:

Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Basic Concepts; How to Read This Book; What Is CGI?; Production Workflow; CG Workflow; CG Specialties; Core Concepts; Coordinate Systems; Basic Animation Concepts; Basic 3ds Max Terms and Concepts; Summary; Chapter 2: Your First Max Animation; Getting Around in 3ds Max; Project and File Management Workflow; The 3ds Max Interface; Jumping Headlong into Animation; Setting Up the Hierarchy; Summary; Chapter 3: The 3ds Max Interface; What Am I Looking At?

Managing Scene ObjectsSummary; Chapter 4: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part I; Planning Your Model; Modeling Concepts; Look at the Mesh You Got Us Into!; Editable Poly Tools; Modeling a Chest of Drawers; Modeling a Hand; Summary; Chapter 5: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part II; Setting Up the Scene; The Editable Poly Tools; Lofting the Barrel; Lathing the Wheels; Using Snapshot to Create the Tracks; Summary; Chapter 6: Organic Poly Modeling; Setting Up the Scene; Creating the Basic Form; Adding Detail; Final Touches; Summary; Chapter 7: Materials and Mapping; Materials; The Material Editor

Mapping a Pool BallMapping, Just a Little Bit More; Maps; More Mapping Exercises; Mapping Coordinates; Summary; Chapter 8: Introduction to Animation; Hierarchy in Animation: The Mobile Redux; Using Dummy Objects; Bouncing Ball; Using the Track Editor- Curve Editor; Track View; Anticipation and Momentum in Knife Throwing; Summary; Chapter 9: Character Studio and IK Animation; Character Animation; Character Studio Workflow; Creating a Biped; Animating a Biped; Associating a Biped to a Character; Using Inverse Kinematics; Summary; Chapter 10: 3ds Max Lighting; Basic Lighting Concepts

Three-Point Lighting3ds Max Lights; Common Light Parameters; Ambient Light; Creating Shadows; Atmospheres and Effects; Light Lister; Summary; Chapter 11: 3ds Max Rendering; Rendering Setup; Motion Blur; Previewing with ActiveShade; Cameras; Safe Frame; Render Elements; Rendering Effects; Raytraced Reflections and Refractions; Summary; Chapter 12: Particles and Dynamics; Understanding Particle Systems; Setting Up a Particle System; Particle Systems and Space Warps; Using Rigid Body Dynamics; Using Soft Body Dynamics; Summary; Index; Beginners' Gallery

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786610901265

9781280901263

1280901268

9780470169483

0470169486

OCLC:

476071682